Director of Managed Services (Data Protection & Cyber Risk)
Reference: 412335135_1757520852
            Im am seeking a senior leader to build, scale, and drive a Managed Services function with a strong focus on data protection, cyber risk, and responsible AI. This role will have full responsibility for shaping strategy, delivering client satisfaction, and driving commercial growth, while leading a specialist team and collaborating with senior stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Scale and mature the Managed Services offering, ensuring excellence across data protection, cybersecurity, and emerging technology services.
- Deliver on financial targets by driving revenue growth, profitability, and efficient resource utilisation.
- Lead strategic business development initiatives within key markets, building strong client and partner relationships.
- Oversee the development of proposals, bids, and outreach activities to enhance visibility and market position.
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to develop service bundles, solutions, and go-to-market strategies.
- Partner with finance to manage budgets, billing, and performance reporting.
- Provide leadership and mentoring for the Managed Services team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
- Contribute to the organisation's wider strategy as part of the extended leadership team.
Skills & Experience
- 5+ years in senior consulting or managed services leadership roles, with a strong track record of business development and growth.
- Proven experience in building and managing client-facing services in data protection, cyber risk, or related domains.
- Commercially astute, with experience in budget management, revenue forecasting, and P&L accountability.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.
- Experience designing and implementing organisational change and driving measurable service improvement.
- Familiarity with areas such as digital transformation, information security, and AI is desirable.
- Advanced degree (Master's or equivalent) and/or relevant industry certifications preferred.
Leadership Competencies
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
- Ability to motivate and inspire a high-performing team.
- Pragmatic and solutions-focused, with the ability to navigate challenges and deliver results.
- A values-led leadership style, fostering collaboration and innovation.
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    Director of Managed Services (Data Protection & Cyber Risk)
Ireland
        
        Permanent
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